College of Humanities and Sciences

CHS is pleased to welcome Catherine Ewell, Alex Garinther and Myles Kwitny

Sometimes the path toward a college degree can be challenging – just ask Rigby Bendele.

A recipient of the Excellence in Humanities and Social Sciences Advising Award, Maggie helps students discover their true passion

Friedrich started working at VCU 17 years ago – and doesn’t want to ever leave.

With a background in English and theater, Margot’s love of the arts drew her to Richmond.

Amy is an associate professor of anthropology in the School of World Studies and has served as the school's director for the past three years.

Sally served in the dean's office for four years, and was a faculty member in the Department of Chemistry, where she also served as associate chair.

Brooke Newman, Jon Waybright and Joshua Smith will assist the college in the areas of faculty affairs, academic affairs and experiential learning.

Samuel J. Kessler and Meryl “Mimi” Winick will join the faculty this fall.

An extensive outage is impacting computers at VCU and VCU Health, including CHS classrooms, computer labs and servers.

Segal was appointed chair of the Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics in April after serving in an interim role, and is a professor of applied mathematics.

Landry is an associate professor of German studies in the School of World Studies.

Crislip currently serves as the Blake Chair in the History of Christianity within the Department of History.

Utsey has served as acting chair of the department since September.

Alicia made the transition from VCU student to full-time employee in 2023.

Discovering his love for chemistry in high school, Mike is back in the lab at VCU.

Barbara may have gotten her career start in an elementary school, but she now calls VCU her academic home.

With two degrees down, and an ESL certificate on the way, Kenedy is maximizing her time at VCU.

CHS is pleased to welcome Phoebe Dubois, Treysi Knox, Sydney Smith, Mary Wagner and Stefan Wolder

All members of our community should feel and be safe, welcomed and respected at VCU.

Here are a few reminders and updates as you prepare for classes.

A native of upstate New York, Ellis has embraced the Richmond lifestyle.

There will be four opportunities to share your thoughts on the recommendations. Details below.

Katie began her VCU experience as a student and now works in the dean’s office as a fiscal tech.

CHS is pleased to welcome Maggie Brocklebank, Cole Cridlin and Peggy Snead.

Mays is a founding chair of the Department of Statistical Sciences and Operations Research.

Cappiello came to VCU as a student in 2014.

CHS is pleased to welcome Cassandra McGill and Sarah Stanley.

Utsey is a professor with joint appointments in the Department of Psychology and the Department of African American Studies.

Golumbia, an associate professor in the Department of English, was an expert on cyberlibertarianism, bitcoin, blockchain and the logic of computing.

Dr. Mike Hunnicutt honors longtime VCU chemistry professor, administrator Dr. Sally Hunnicutt, with named spaces in new STEM Building - 817WF

Polo has taught at VCU since her undergrad days in the early 1980s, and has taught most introductory courses in the Department of Chemistry.

Joseph Reiner, Ph.D. is a professor of physics who specializes in experimental biophysics and nanoscience.

Dr. Matilde (“Mati”) Moros, an associate professor in the Department of Gender, Sexuality and Women's Studies, passed away on August 10, 2023.

CHS is pleased to welcome Maggie Hasselbach, Laniece Jones, Krista McDonald and Cierra Parks

Allison recently served as associate chair in the Department of Psychology and as associate vice president for strategy and development in the Office of the President.

The MATX program is an interdisciplinary doctoral program between the Department of English, the Robertson School of Media and Culture, and the School of the Arts, and is housed in the College of Humanities and Sciences.

CHS is pleased to welcome Shanika Chattar, Christen Edwards, Melody Falter, Brendan O’Keefe, Donielda Tripp-Leino and Michael Washington.

CHS is pleased to welcome Rigby Bendele, Jay Draper, Nicole L. Fischer, Ashley Sandman and Patrice Wiecek.

Faye Belgrave, Ph.D., is associate dean for equity and community partnerships for the College of Humanities and Sciences, University Professor and director of the Center for Cultural Experiences in Prevention.

Russ joins the College as the new director of finance.

The awards celebrate excellence of faculty and staff in the College of Humanities and Sciences.

Greg Patterson serves as the office administrative assistant for the Department of English.

In total, ten Seed proposals proposals were funded.